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CVE-2012-0290

UnknownEPSS 2.68%

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CVE-2012-0290 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), Altiris Client Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), and Altiris Deployment Solution Remote pcAnywhere Solution 7.1 (aka 12.5.x and 12.6.x) do not properly handle the client state after abnormal termination of a remote session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the client by leveraging an "open client session.". EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), Altiris Client Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), and Altiris Deployment Solution Remote pcAnywhere Solution 7.1 (aka 12.5.x and 12.6.x) do not properly handle the client state after abnormal termination of a remote session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the client by leveraging an "open client session."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.68%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SymantecPcanywhere<= 12.5.3—
SymantecPcanywhere5.0—
SymantecPcanywhere8.0—
SymantecPcanywhere9.2—
SymantecPcanywhere10.5—
SymantecPcanywhere11.5—
SymantecPcanywhere11.5.1—
SymantecPcanywhere12.1—
SymantecPcanywhere12.5Sp1
SymantecPcanywhere12.5.265—
SymantecPcanywhere12.5.539—
SymantecPcanywhere12.6.65—
SymantecPcanywhere12.6.7580—
SymantecAltiris Client Management Suite Pcanywhere Solution12.5—
SymantecAltiris Client Management Suite Pcanywhere Solution12.6—
SymantecAltiris Deployment Solution Remote Pcanywhere Solution12.5—
SymantecAltiris Deployment Solution Remote Pcanywhere Solution12.6—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0290?
Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), Altiris Client Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), and Altiris Deployment Solution Remote pcAnywhere Solution 7.1 (aka 12.5.x and 12.6.x) do not properly handle the client state after abnormal termination of a remote session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the client by leveraging an "open client session."
How severe is CVE-2012-0290?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0290 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0290?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST